I generally make a few early morning pit stops on my way to a dog show. Other than stopping for gas, a quick spin by the drive-thru window at a Starbucks is the most important errand of the day. A donut or bagel can always wait, but my grande medium roast – black – well,… read more

Dog fanciers at the independent specialties held in Indio, Calif., seemed eager to get on with the 2013 show season as they arrived in the cool of the morning at the Empire Polo Club’s manicured lawns. Signs of last year’s race-to-the-finish seemed a distant memory as exhibitors and their dogs returned from their holiday break… read more